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• 50.159> the facial recognition in the cameras at the facial recognition in the cameras at the Capitol
• Capitol? Capitol? And<00:20:52.799> whatever.
• —to get to and from the Capitol, and you deny that request, and it's we agree on that request, you say
• —to get to and from the Capitol, and you deny that request, and it's we agree on that request, you say
• might even be something as simple as directing ALS ambulances or first responders on some of these complex

Bills: HF3661, HF2380, HF3468, HF3483

Keywords: facial recognition, privacy, government surveillance, public safety, data protection, civil liberties, disability rights, discrimination, accommodations, employment, housing, public services, education, civil action, failure to render aid, damages, Minnesota Statutes, legal liability, trespass, civil immigration enforcement

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 24 and February 26. It then took up House File 3661, a bill originally authored by Representative Gomez and presented by Representative Feist, which would ban government use of facial recognition technology and be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The committee adopted the A1 amendment, described as a technical amendment based on House Research recommendations, before hearing testimony on the bill. Representative Feist said the bill is aimed at preventing serious privacy and civil-liberties harms, including secretive surveillance, racial and gender bias, and the lack of statewide rules governing government use of facial recognition. Supportive testimony came from Chad Marlo of the ACLU, who argued the issue is bipartisan, the technology has accuracy problems, and government use is expanding against vulnerable groups. Chris Wayland of Restore the Fourth Minnesota also supported a ban, emphasizing the inability to opt out of facial recognition and the lack of standards, disclosure, and community input. Rich Newmeister urged stronger transparency measures, including agency policies and public notice in buildings using the technology. Major Spencer Baky of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office opposed an outright ban, saying facial recognition is used only as an investigative lead, not for positive identification or real-time surveillance, and that results are corroborated before use. He said the office has used the tool in hundreds of investigations and supports a statutory framework with safeguards instead of a ban. In member discussion, Representative Hudson argued a blanket ban was too broad and suggested a more targeted evidentiary approach, while Representative Moller and Representative Kurr expressed concern about misuse and the federal government's use of the technology. Representative Durant asked whether there was a current Minnesota problem and whether stakeholders and law enforcement had been involved in drafting the bill. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the amendment and the committee’s continued consideration of HF 3661.

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• He came to my office in downtown Mesa, a regular middle-of-the-line office complex.
• And some of the last days he was here at the Capitol, I think someone...
• It's such an inquisitive day here at the Capitol.
• I've been very involved on this from my tax point of view here at the Capitol.
• I've been very involved on this from a tax point of view here, the Capitol.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We are in the presence of some real-life geniuses here in the Texas Capitol.
• Texas Capitol. Our UTRGV chess team is a co-champion of the 2025 President's Cup tournament.
• Texas Capitol. Our UTRGD chess team is a co-champion of the 2025 President Cup tournament.
• worked closely with this tremendous organization, most recently speaking at their Tejano Day at the Capitol
• It was a simple bill that overnight became complex.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and received several announcements and recognitions before moving to legislation. Members honored the UTRGV chess team for winning a share of the 2025 President’s Cup, educator Jessica Lopez, the late Jennifer Maddenly, Jeanette Valdez Duran and Mobile Blessings from the Heart, TAMAC’s 50th anniversary, and journalist Bernardine Steptoe’s retirement. The chamber also adopted motions allowing committees to meet, setting a local and consent calendar, and suspending posting rules for a Public Health hearing on SB 2721. The House then considered a long series of Senate and House bills on third reading, with many passing by wide margins. Measures included SB 906 on Ysleta del Sur Pueblo peace officers; SB 1229 designating Veterans Memorial Highway; SB 855 on foster care medical costs; SB 703 on massage therapy licensing and trafficking protections; SB 1025 on tax-increase ballot language; SB 1119 on water park liability; SB 1080 on provisional occupational licenses for people with criminal convictions; SB 929 on lien deadlines; SB 1355 on liquor sales credit disputes; SB 2231 on fee waivers for college applications; SB 1877 on Public Utility Commission data access; SB 1998 on pediatric preceptorships; and several House bills on topics such as bond forfeiture notice, health workforce planning, civil commitment counsel, expunction of contempt records, consumer transactions, nuisance birds, theft venue, military grant applications, AI cancer-detection grants, cybersecurity contract language, military-related tuition, utility recovery mechanisms, psychedelic therapy studies, teacher retirement funding transparency, election procedures, juvenile parole eligibility, and more. Some bills drew notable debate or amendments. HB 200, creating a “second look” parole process for certain juvenile offenders after 20 years, prompted extended discussion about serious offenses and juvenile rehabilitation before passing 102-4. HB 2298 on AI-assisted cancer detection passed 85-62 after the sponsor emphasized “augmented intelligence” and physician oversight. HB 5247 on utility capital recovery saw a failed amendment to require ratepayer credits, then passed. HB 3045, a franchise tax exemption for spaceport operators, initially failed 73-74 but later passed after verification showed a 70-69 result. SB 2420, regulating app stores and mobile software distribution, was postponed for later consideration after substantial debate over age verification responsibilities. Several other measures were postponed, including SB 888, SB 552, SB 17, and SB 2420, while HB 1128 on election judges carrying concealed handguns passed 85-57 after a withdrawn point of order.

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• So just talk slowly because it's very complex stuff.
• So just talk slowly because it's very complex stuff.
• I think the complexity of some of these crimes is perhaps even a bigger driver, but yes, sir.
• There are very complex cases.
• They're very complex cases.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee held its first hearing of the 89th regular session, adopted nearly identical committee rules from the previous legislature by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the budget framework, emphasizing conservative spending, a $332.9 billion all-funds budget, and major priorities including property tax relief, public education, border security, health and human services, transportation, energy, and water infrastructure. She also introduced committee and leadership staff and described the hearing schedule and public testimony procedures. Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending, including a $23.8 billion ending balance, but warned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid using temporary spikes for ongoing commitments. Senators questioned him extensively about the Economic Stabilization Fund cap, sales tax trends, inflation, and whether the state should consider raising the cap or using severance-tax revenues differently. Hager said the Rainy Day Fund is expected to hit its cap, which would leave more severance-tax revenue in general revenue, and he stressed that infrastructure needs remain significant. The Legislative Budget Board then gave a detailed overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major components. LBB staff explained that the bill includes continued funding for the Foundation School Program, $850 million for the Texas State Technical College endowment, $1.3 billion for the Texas University Fund, $6.5 billion for border security, salary increases for correctional officers and state troopers, $3 billion for dementia research, higher community attendant wages, expanded community-based care, $5 billion for the Texas Energy Fund, and funding to clear volunteer fire department grant backlogs. They also outlined supplemental priorities such as water infrastructure, retirement legacy payments, rail grade separations, wildfire aircraft, and emergency facilities, and said the current controlling budget limit is the tax spending limit. A major portion of the hearing focused on property tax relief. LBB explained that prior-session relief grew from an expected $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher-than-anticipated property values and interactions among hold-harmless provisions, and that SB 1 continues and expands relief with $51 billion in total property tax relief, including $3 billion more for compression, $3 billion to raise the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and a $500 million placeholder for business tax relief. Senators discussed the automatic nature of some of these costs, the effect of the non-homestead circuit breaker, the role of federal COVID funds, and the need to maintain school finance commitments if the state continues to compress school tax rates.

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• two statues in the US Capitol. two statues in the US Capitol.
• Capitol today.
• There are states in our Capitol.
• And when people come to our US Capitol And when people come to our US Capitol they<00:08:12.919>
• <00:08:43.080> understands goes to visit the US Capitol understands goes to visit the US Capitol

Keywords: 1183, house

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• c><00:49:24.559> area<00:49:25.200> veter<00:49:25.760> veterinary conquered Capitol
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• And you, as the legislature, over 50 years ago now, saw the wisdom of that, recognizing the complexity
• And you, as the legislature, over 50 years ago now, saw the wisdom of that, recognizing the complexity

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Our experiences navigating this complex system have revealed the immense challenges grieving families
• Our experiences navigating this complex system have revealed the immense challenges grieving families
• I have spoken about issues in the industry at the Capitol before, and I'm glad this is being heard today
• but more importantly forensic accountants that would assist us as these cases become increasingly complex
• these cases become increasingly complex these cases become increasingly complex to<00:31:35.920>

Bills: HF4446, HF4066, HF1082

Keywords: public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

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• required to... manage the rainy day fund in a way, basically, that amounted to burying it here on the Capitol
• In the state hospital system we are equipped to to handle some more behaviorally complex patients in
• And so that's part of that management. which serves individuals better, but there's some complexity there
• So, these are a lot of children that qualify for federal disability or children with complex care needs
• So we were able to identify. for most of those youth with complex needs. subsequent child watch episode

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Welcome to your state Capitol. I look forward to visiting with everyone.
• HR 77 by Harris recognizing March 18, 2025 as Navarra County Day at the state Capitol.
• Members join me in welcoming them to their state Capitol. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Members, please help me welcome the Interior Design Association to our Capitol.
• David, welcome to the Texas Capitol. We're glad to have you here.

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• Right now, we're looking at the Hershler and the Capitol.
• Back facing the Hershler, facing the Capitol. So, you can change your view.
• Right now, we're looking at the Hershler and the Capitol.
• Back facing the Hershler, facing the Capitol. So, you can change your view.
• Chairman, yeah, great question, and this is where it becomes kind of very complex, and might [clears

Keywords: 916, all

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• This is Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, in Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 229.
• When there's a rate case, it can often get very long, contentious, and complex, and take lots of time
• :32:37.440> and<00:32:37.760> contentious<00:32:38.240> and<00:32:38.559> complex
• <00:32:38.960> and long and contentious and complex and long and contentious and complex and
• <00:41:26.000> and be between these long complex and be between these long complex and contentious

Bills: SB3275, SB3105

Keywords: cannabis, low-dose, personal use, cultivation, cannabis accessories, Hawaii cannabis law, medical cannabis, physician assistant, licensure compact, medical services, interstate practice, healthcare portability, military families, licensing authority, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection reconsidered two condominium bills and adopted recommendations to pass both with amendments. For SB 2433, members approved amendments clarifying that condominium unit owners’ interests are to be recognized and protected in educational and related programs by the Real Estate Commission and DCCA, while making technical changes and changing the effective date. For SB 2838, the committee replaced the bill’s broader substantive language with a narrower requirement that associations provide electronic copies of specified documents, including master leases, reserve studies, audited financial statements, contracts, leases, and other agreements, along with technical changes and an amended effective date. Both measures were adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator McKelvey excused. The committee then heard SB 2710 on animal issues, which would define and regulate dog breeders, set care standards, create county licensing authority, require records, and establish an animal abuser registry and related penalties. Testimony was mixed: the Public Defender and the American Kennel Club opposed the bill, arguing for stronger enforcement of existing laws rather than harsher penalties and warning that the bill would burden responsible breeders; the Hawaiian Humane Society supported the bill’s breeder regulation and registry provisions but urged removal of the hoarding section; and the committee noted 26 written testimonies in support, 14 in opposition, and four comments. In decision-making, the committee passed SB 2710 with amendments that blanked the license fee, deleted the animal abuser registry and shelter/pet store/breeder compliance checks, struck the hoarding provisions and proposed criminal penalty changes, and made technical changes with a deferred effective date. The committee also heard SB 2209 on rental discrimination, which would allow attorney’s fees to a prevailing party in source-of-income discrimination cases, and SB 2884, which would create a nonrefundable income tax credit for wind-resistant retrofits or hurricane shelters. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission supported SB 2209, and the committee later passed it with a deferred effective date. SB 2884 drew support from DCCA’s Insurance Division, the Department of Taxation, HEMA, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, and a public witness who urged hurricane preparedness; it was passed with the Department of Taxation’s proposed amendments and a deferred effective date. Finally, the committee heard SB 2922 on cooperative associations, which would create a general cooperative associations framework. DCCA offered comments, while the Hawaii Co-op Hui, Purple Maya Foundation, Enliven Cooperative, and Hawaii Farmers Union supported the measure and argued that current law is too limited for worker, producer, and multi-stakeholder co-ops. After discussion about using the existing chapter 421C structure rather than creating a new regulatory scheme, the committee passed SB 2922 with amendments adopting changes proposed in testimony from the Hawaii Farmers Union and deferred the effective date.

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• Please give them a warm welcome to their Texas State Capitol.
• But certainly to celebrate the Tigers in the capitol today.
• that these children get to see the Capitol.
• Communities in Schools Day at your state capitol.
• Let's welcome them to our state capitol.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• , it's who understands the complexities, it's who understands the dispenses,<02:35:31.800> who
• be the Mississippi State Patrol, which would be the uniform unit of DPS, and would consist of the Capitol
• be the Mississippi State Patrol, which would be the uniform unit of DPS, and would consist of the Capitol
• be the Mississippi State Patrol, which would be the uniform unit of DPS, and would consist of the Capitol
• is at 6:15 tonight at the old Capitol is at 6:15 tonight at the old Capitol for<04:09:51.120>

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 10 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received the invocation and pledge, and then dispensed with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests and pages were introduced, including junior pages, a doctor of the day, Farm Bureau representatives, and other visitors in the galleries. The chamber also recognized a birthday and welcomed a House member to the Senate. On the calendar, the Senate took up several bills and mostly adopted strike-all amendments before passing them, often by morning roll call. These included HB 1646, which increased disaster trust fund transfer limits for declared and non-declared disasters; HB 1649, which authorized additional state fund transfers for Main Street revitalization projects and increased the total authorized expenditure; HB 1653, which kept a local improvements project fund bill alive for possible repurposing of funds, including a Mississippi Valley State residence hall project; and HB 669, which allowed patrons to bring wine into licensed premises with a corkage fee and changed wine shipment reporting from quarterly to semiannual. HB 1620 created an economic zone around the Chevron refinery in Jackson County, and HB 2787 changed school district gas-piping inspection requirements from annual testing to a two-year cycle, with funding support from gas companies. The Senate also handled several concurrence and conference motions on House and Senate bills, including SB 2263 on probable-cause requirements for Marine Resources officers boarding or stopping vessels, SB 2524 establishing the Postsecondary Attainment Council, and SB 2597 involving the ABC warehouse transfer in Madison County, with the chamber choosing not to concur and to invite conference on those items. SB 2368 made technical changes to the higher education legislative plan grant program, and SB 2526 on the Rural Water Oversight Committee returned with changes removing a reverse repealer and shifting administration of some duties to a nonprofit using rural water revolving loan funds. The Senate also tabled motions to reconsider on some items, and one nomination-related motion drew extended remarks about the role of the capital post-conviction counsel office and respect for crime victims.

Transcript Highlights:

• Great to see you, great to recognize you at your Capitol today.
• Thank you and welcome to your state capitol.
• Thank you for coming and welcome to your State Capitol.
• Thank y'all so much and welcome to your state capitol.
• Thank you for coming to your Texas Capitol and your Texas Senate.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB703, SB764, SB790, SJR36, SJR3, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SJR3, SB5, SR172, SR176, SR177, SR190, SR193, SR194, SR202, SR203, SR208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• Welcome to your Texas Capitol. It is so amazing to see so many of you here.
• Thank you so much for joining us today at your Texas Capitol. The chair recognizes Ms.
• Members, today is Montague County Day at the State Capitol.
• State Capitol. Thank you. Members, we are adjourned.
• Patterson to explain the resolution as Upbring Advocacy Day at the Texas State Capitol.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• HR 139 by Kane recognizing February 20th, 2025 is Baytown Day at State Capitol.
• Welcome to the Capitol, guys.
• Welcome to your Capitol. Thank you. The chair recognizes Mr. Bumgartner for recognition.
• HR 314 by Leilani recognizing February 24, 25 as AAPI day of action at the state Capitol.
• Thank you for being at your Capitol today and happy AAPI day here at the Texas Capitol.

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• And welcome to your state Capitol. Mr.
• So today Cardi B is parked on the 11th 11th Street on the Capitol grounds near the Capitol Visitor Center
• Littlefield Kidney Day at the Capitol. You've heard the motion.
• When I first came to the Capitol, Ms.
• Thank you all so much for coming to our Capitol or your Capitol.

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• and confusion administrative complexity and confusion for<00:51:53.080> workers,<00:51:53.720
• All the other states that have paid family leave have recognized the complexity and hardship on these
• All the other states that have paid family leave have recognized the complexity and hardship on these
• <01:13:10.000> and leave have recognized the complexity and leave have recognized the complexity
• carve outs that to administer complex carve outs that would<01:37:29.880> take<01:37:30.120><

Bills: HF4110, HF2113, HF4569, HF4414

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, paid leave, small employers, employment law, Minnesota Statutes, workforce development, HF4569, Minnesota Paid Leave Law, protected leave, seasonal employee, seasonal worker, hospitality, hospitality industry, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer certification

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• And they don't need that proximity to the Capitol.
• Existing government building space within proximity to the Capitol.
• , but I guess when I say Capitol North, I mean sort of the general area.
• I apologize if I misspoke, but the general area around the Capitol and Old Pera in particular.
• Agencies could move given your need for direct access to the Capitol.

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• They're here to recognize today as green light Houston day at the Capitol.
• So members, help me welcome them to their state capitol. Thank you all for being here.
• Members, today is Pearland Day at the Texas Capitol.
• Thank you for coming to your Texas Capitol and your Texas Senate. Thank You Senator Middleton.
• She walked the halls here at the Capitol advocating for cancer patients.

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement